To all atheists. Ok, I’m not judging you, & i in no way mean any disrespect, I’m just thinking out loud.
2006-07-13 12:48:32 · 10 answers · asked by s_an_dubois 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lets say, for arguments sake, that religion doesn’t require a Deity.
2006-07-13 13:09:23 · update #1
Yes. A lack of belief is still a basis for thinking.
If you only recognize what logic and the scientific method can demonstrate, that is a substitute for religion.
I know some people who think this way and they believe in human honor and trustworthiness because they feel civilization is built upon this honor -- they are completely and eternally insignificant if they can't build civilization by keeping their word (because they are sure there is no God to forgive them and comfort them forever). Interesting alternative to religion.
2006-07-13 12:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Otherwise not believing in unicorns would be a branch of biology.
And not believing in astrology would be a branch of astronomy.
And not believing in the Flying Spagetti Monster would be considered a branch of food appreciation.
Look up the definition of religion below (I linked it). Belief in a deity is a MUST.
However, I would say that an atheist can behave "religiously", but that is an adjective, not a descriptive noun.
2006-07-13 19:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by QED 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the definition of religion includes a belief in a supernatural power which requires faith. Faith is belief in something without proof. Atheists don't necessarily "believe in" the lack of a god, they simply decline to believe in something that can't be proven to exist. It is an absence of faith and, therefore, doesn't fit very well under the definition of religion.
2006-07-13 19:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the atheism that makes it a religion. It's the fact that some atheists can't let go of their overly literalistic Bible readings and proselytizing ways they picked up while they were Fundies.
2006-07-13 19:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your definition of religion.
But I would generaly not think so.
Religions tend to have a central dogma and expected practices. Also a place or center of worship.
Atheism of course has none of those.
2006-07-13 19:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sweetie, lack of belief can't be a belief. Nothing can't be something.
2006-07-13 19:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disbelief has the same fallacy of rigor when it proposes to KNOW there is no God or transcendent reality.
2006-07-13 19:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by Skeptimystic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be non-religious and religious at the same time. Simple logic.
2006-07-13 19:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol-not if your are honest with self-keep the peace old hippie here
2006-07-13 19:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by bergice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That is what atheism is.
2006-07-13 19:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋